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Finger Lakes Health, Keuka College offer dual nursing degree

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Finger Lakes Health, Keuka College offer dual nursing degree
In a program being called one of the first of its kind in the state, Finger Lakes Health’s College of Nursing and Keuka College are partnering for a dual degree program that will allow students to earn degrees from both institutions. Students enrolled in the program will earn an associate in applied science degree in nursing as well as a... more

New York may create high schools for addicts

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New York may create high schools for addicts
New York wants to create two “recovery” high schools for young people suffering from substance abuse. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday he would propose legislation to start the schools, one downstate and one upstate, to help high-school students recovering from addiction. IthacaJournal.com: Read More more

Syracuse teens sentenced to prison for possessing, intending to sell heroin in Auburn

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Syracuse teens sentenced to prison for possessing, intending to sell heroin in Auburn
Two Syracuse teens have been sentenced to prison for intending to sell nearly 50 bags of heroin in Auburn. According to Cayuga County District Attorney Jon Budelmann, 18-year-old Dyrell Ferguson, and 19-year-old Nahshon Nance, were traveling in a Chevy Equinox last fall when police found 47 bags of heroin in the vehicle. The Citizen: Read More more

NLRB hearing continues with testimony from nurse and patient’s sister

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NLRB hearing continues with testimony from nurse and patient’s sister
As testimony in the National Labor Relations Board case involving Cayuga Medical Center continued into a third day. After a patient being treated at Cayuga Medical Center complained about a blood transfusion she received in September, the hospital investigated the incident and terminated two nurses – Anne Marshall and Lauren Lamb. IthacaVoice.com: Read More more

Auburn Community Hospital denies ‘false reports’ claim; lawsuit filed against facility, employees

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Auburn Community Hospital denies ‘false reports’ claim; lawsuit filed against facility, employees
Auburn Community Hospital was sent reeling this week after a lawsuit was filed by a former nurse, who now lives in Memphis. The allegation inside the suit claims that five employees filed false police reports on January 29th, 2016. The complaint was officially filed on January 5th by Franklin and Billi-Jo Orr. Their complaint filed against Auburn Hospital asserts emotional... more

Rep. Katko voted against Obamacare repeal process due to no replacement

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Rep. Katko voted against Obamacare repeal process due to no replacement
Republicans in Congress took the first step towards dismantling the Affordable Care Act – otherwise known as "Obamacare" – Friday, but did so without the support of Syracuse-area Congressman John Katko. By a vote of 227-198, the House of Representatives passed a budget that will allow Congress to move forward with a repeal of the Affordable Care Act without the... more

Local law enforcement officials draft secondhand dealer law in Cayuga County

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Local law enforcement officials draft secondhand dealer law in Cayuga County
Years after the Cayuga County Legislature tabled a proposed secondhand dealer law, local law enforcement officials have once again come together to create a new draft. Cayuga County Sheriff David Gould, Undersheriff James Stowell, Detective Lt. Brian Schenck and District Attorney Jon Budelmann met Friday afternoon to discuss the draft, which would ultimately require secondhand sellers to register with the... more

Pair of promotions for longtime Newark-Wayne, Clifton Springs hospital employees

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Pair of promotions for longtime Newark-Wayne, Clifton Springs hospital employees
Rochester Regional Health announced a pair of promotions on Tuesday for two of their most-senior staff members. Trisha Koczent was promoted to Vice President of Operations for Newark-Wayne Community Hospital, and Teresa Glessner, became Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Rochester Regional Health’s Eastern Region. Koczent is responsible for the on-site, day-to-day operations of Newark-Wayne Community Hospital. She is... more

Environmental Committee gives presentation on LL3 in Seneca Falls, steps taken to improve quality locally

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Environmental Committee gives presentation on LL3 in Seneca Falls, steps taken to improve quality locally
On Wednesday, a special committee in Seneca Falls met to give a presentation on recently-enacted Local Law No. 3, as well as other environmental issues. While the committee is not officially sanctioned by the Town Board, this environmental committee acts to inform community members of the realities facing Seneca Falls. Wednesday’s educational session lasted a little more than one-hour and... more

Gov. Cuomo announces actions on reproductive health services in New York

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Gov. Cuomo announces actions on reproductive health services in New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a series of actions to firmly secure access to reproductive rights in New York State. Through regulatory action, the State will ensure that contraceptive drugs and devices are covered by commercial health insurance policies without co-pays, coinsurance, or deductibles regardless of the future of the Affordable Care Act; contraceptives are available in amounts exceeding one... more

Foundry soil cleanup will begin this year, DEC and state Health Department say

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Foundry soil cleanup will begin this year, DEC and state Health Department say
The final plan for the cleanup of the former Geneva Foundry site and the surrounding neighborhoods calls for excavation of contaminated soil, replacement with clean soil and continued monitoring. The remediation will begin sometime this year. The state Department of Environmental Conservation and the state Department of Health issued the record of decision Monday. The cost of the cleanup in... more

Sen. Helming helps pass legislation to better protect volunteer firefighters

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Sen. Helming helps pass legislation to better protect volunteer firefighters
Senator Pam Helming (R-54th District) helped pass legislation to better protect the health of volunteer firefighters who become sick due to the hazards they encounter from their service to the community. The bill (S1411), expands the benefits available to volunteer firefighters when they contract certain illnesses and cancers as a result of their dangerous work. “Volunteer firefighters valiantly serve our... more

Finger Lakes Health report outlines $6.9 million in charity care, community benefit

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Finger Lakes Health report outlines .9 million in charity care, community benefit
Finger Lakes Health’s 2016 report to the community, titled “We Are Where You Are,” outlines $6.9 million in charity care and community benefit for 2015. The report details how Finger Lakes Health focuses its resources and efforts on health and wellness in its communities, and the economic impact of Finger Lakes Health in those communities. The report reminds residents that... more

Sen. Helming works to provide new tools in the fight against child abuse

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Sen. Helming works to provide new tools in the fight against child abuse
Senator Pam Helming (R-54th District) helped pass two critical public protection measures to help save the lives of abused children. The bills would require follicle testing of young children for drugs if their guardian is arrested on serious drug charges, and restrict high caseloads from jeopardizing the investigation of child abuse or maltreatment. “These are important measures that will help... more

AIR CARE: Mercy Flight provides in-flight look at service (video)

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AIR CARE: Mercy Flight provides in-flight look at service (video)
Flying is the fastest way to get around. When it comes to a life-threatening illness – there isn’t any way to get a patient to an area trauma center or hospital faster. That’s where Mercy Flight comes into the equation. The above video provides an in-depth look at what Mercy Flight is all about once they’re in the air. The... more

Romulus warns parents, students of possible mumps exposure

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Romulus warns parents, students of possible mumps exposure
Elementary students in Romulus Central School may have been exposed to mumps, according to a notice sent home with students today. According to the letter from School Superintendent Martin Rotz, the school was notified that one of its students is being tested for a suspected case of mumps. The possible case has been reported to appropriate officials at the state... more

State looks to address youth suicide with new mental health focus

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State looks to address youth suicide with new mental health focus
Kristina Mossgraber was a star athlete in middle school and was voted most popular by fellow classmates at Nathaniel Rochester Community School Number 3. Unbeknownst to anyone, Mossgrabber says she was struggling. “I had a very long period of time of not knowing that I had an underlying mental illness, and you know keeping it hidden and struggling in silence,”... more
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